City of Reno’s Sierra Kids Fall Camps Registration Now Open

School is back in session, but Fall Break is just over a month away! The City of Reno's Sierra Kids Program is excited to announce that Fall Camps are now open for registration. These camps will take place from October 6-10, with two new specialty camps to choose from in addition to traditional camps.

Parents and Guardians can register their kids online or in-person at Evelyn Mount Northeast Community Center. Registration will close once all spots are taken, so parents and guardians are encouraged to sign-up as soon as possible.

New specialty camps include the following:

• Bricks & Bots Engineering Camp: Kids will learn hands-on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) skills with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ building kits. This camp will focus on building a robot, learning coding, and participating in an end-of-week showcase.
• Specialty Sports Camp: Kids will stay active with basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball, and more! Campers will build teamwork skills and confidence in and outdoor setting.

Fall Camps will take place at a variety of Reno locations including several schools. Please see the below information with more details on each camp.

Camps Details:

Traditional Camp:

• Details: This is a classic Sierra Kids camp with games, crafts, field trips, and activities all week. For ages 5-12. Five-year-old participants must currently be enrolled in kindergarten.
• Locations:
  • Westergard Elementary School
  • Jessie Beck Elementary School
  • Mount Rose Elementary School
• Pricing: $145 per child

Bricks & Bots Engineering Camp:

• Details: In this immersive weeklong experience, young engineers will dive into the fascinating world of robotics and coding with the LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential robotics kits. Campers will ignite their creativity by designing and building projects such as snowmobiles, motion-sensing animal alarms, thrilling amusement park rides, and much more-each project coming to life through their own coding skills! For ages 7-12.
• Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Location: McKinley Arts & Culture Center
• Pricing: $295 per child

Specialty Sports Camp:

• Details: This multi-sport camp includes sports like basketball, soccer, and flag football, and more. These games teach children sport-specific skills while learning the importance of teamwork, losing and winning with dignity, and communication with friends and peers.
• Junior Camp: For ages 4-6, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Youth Camp: For ages 7-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Location: Reno Sports Complex & Idlewild Field
• Pricing: Junior Camp: $138 per child, Youth Camp: $194 per child

Scholarships are only available for the full day 7a.m. to 6 p.m. camps at Jessie Beck, Westergard, and Mount Rose Elementary Schools. These scholarships are available to those who qualify based upon income and family size. Specialty camps do not currently qualify for scholarships. Please contact the City's administration office at 775-334-2260 for more information. Applications may take up to 10 days to review and process and must be received prior to camp start date.

For more information about Fall Break Camps or other recreational opportunities at the City of Reno, please visit the City's website or call the registration desk at 775-334-2262.